32 Weeks!

So I didn't get this blogpost done as soon as I wanted, mostly just cause I got caught up in life and such. Also, I had a 3-day weekend and that just kind of throws everything into a lurch. In a good way. I loved the time off! Except for the realization that Hubby could have also had the day off but his boss didn't clarify, so he went in anyway, and then she was surprised he showed up. Miscommunication, hooray! 


Officially 32 weeks! 


I had a doctor's appointment this week. Everything went really well! And it wasn't as long as the other one (thank goodness). I got in and out in about an hour. W00t! 


Anyway, Molly's heartbeat is strong at 140bpm. She's headdown, already! Though my doctor said there's a good chance she'll flip around over the next 8 weeks (well, 7 weeks and 6 days). Here's hoping she stubbornly stays headdown, otherwise if she's breech, I have an automatic c-section. Which makes sense. So stay where you are, Molly! Though she keeps moving around so much, I can't even tell what's where. My doctor took like 20 seconds feeling around and went, "Yep! Headdown." I really wanted to ask him how the heck he could tell but figured that might not be the best question. Hehe. 


My weight is good (only gained 1.5 pounds since last time), blood pressure is decent, and everything else looks good. Everything is progressing the way it's supposed to be. I'm super relaxed about the upcoming weeks, and really trust that my doctor and my body knows exactly what it's doing. Mentally, I'm raring to go and have her, but I know we need to wait until week 36 at the very least. 


I also got some good questions answered about leave and traveling and birth control options. We're in the home-stretch! Hard to believe it! 


Speaking of maternity leave, I got the dates cleared with my boss. Officially working through week 39 and then taking off until middle of July. I am super excited about having that much time off and getting to spend it with Molly. 



As of right now, the only things really going on in my head are counting down until Molly is here. So soon. Very excited. Glad to also have some fun things happening between then and now too, to help the time pass. 


I'm feeling great, for the most part. The only complaint, as usual, is getting stiff/achy after sitting/sleeping for long periods of time. I'm doing my best to remember to get up and move around and stretch out. But for now, knocks on wood, I don't have any swelling or anything.  I haven't felt any Braxton Hicks contractions yet, or if I have, it doesn't really register. Molly moves and kicks and stuff so much that I get distracted by her.  I also don't feel huge and uncomfortable either. I kind of get surprised when I see myself in the mirror cause I don't register that I'm really that big. Though apparently big enough for people to be asking when baby is due and being surprised that I have two months left.


Here is the picture for this week! Quite the growth spurt since week 30.